Grilled Meat Makeover

Now that 4th of July has come and gone—are we really halfway through the summer grilling season?!—here is a great way to use up that leftover grilled meat. We all do it, we over-buy proteins for a summer BBQ and then we’re left with a plethora of deliciously grilled meats. Worry no more—this super simple recipe will kick up those leftovers and create a whole new meal.

I made this recipe with leftover steak but you can use whatever protein you want in lieu of steak: chicken, sausages, pork, shrimp. It works great every time and you can eat this recipe as is, with rice, or with tortillas for fajita or taco-style. It’s super simple and can be ready in 20 minutes.

Directions:
Heat your sauté pan or wok over medium high heat. Add oil and allow a minute to heat up.

Throw the onions into the pan and allow to cool for a minute or two. Add the minced garlic and oregano and sauté for another 30 seconds before adding both colored peppers and minced jalapeño. Cook while stirring occasionally for a 3-4 minutes.

Add the frozen or cooked fresh corn, protein of your choice, cumin, salt and pepper. Continue cooking for a couple of minutes. Then take each small cherry or grape tomato and squeeze them individually into the pan before throwing them in. You want their juices to coat the dish.

Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the pan and add the minced cilantro and hot sauce or red chili flakes if you’re using. Cook for another two minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.

Serve right away with whatever side you chose. I ate mine fajita-style with sour cream and avocado and it was delicious.

Enjoy! Xo

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Jamieson is a lover of all things edible. This led her to culinary school after graduating college. She’s done pretty much every job in a kitchen and owned a seasonal restaurant, Mamasa, in Costa Rica. When she is home in the U.S., Jamieson works as a personal chef and nanny, hence The Nanny Recipes. She is currently writing a cookbook that features her simple, easy, and delicious recipes to help parents feed the entire family.